Serif Normal Lulup 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, packaging, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, formal, editorial voice, classic authority, strong hierarchy, print clarity, bracketed, transitional, robust, crisp, stately.
A robust text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that read cleanly at display and larger text sizes. The letterforms show a relatively broad set width with confident, vertical stress and compact internal counters, giving the page a dense, dark rhythm. Joins and terminals are crisp, with sturdy serifs and clear differentiation between thick stems and finer hairlines; the overall construction feels conventional and highly legible.
Well suited to editorial typography such as headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine layouts where a dark, confident serif can anchor the page. It can also serve for book typography at larger sizes or for short passages where a traditional, high-contrast texture is desired, and it has the presence to work on formal packaging and heritage-leaning branding.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—serious, established, and somewhat bookish. Its strong contrast and weight create an emphatic voice that feels authoritative and formal, suitable for content that benefits from tradition and credibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with strong presence and clear hierarchy—combining classic proportions with assertive contrast for readability and authority. It prioritizes a familiar, time-tested rhythm while adding enough weight and width to stand out in editorial settings.
Uppercase forms appear stable and dignified with strong horizontals (notably in E/F/T) and a rounded, generous O/Q. Lowercase maintains a compact, workmanlike texture, with a single-storey g and a ball terminal on j that add a small touch of personality without breaking the traditional idiom. Numerals are bold and clear, with old-style warmth in the curves and firm, readable shapes.